Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Workflow Management, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Enterprise Application Management, Data Visualization Software, Postman API Platform, Serverless Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Business Leadership, Process Driven Development, Unified Modeling Language, Backlogs, Scalability, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Database Development, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Database Design, Application Frameworks, Authorization (Computing), Model View Controller, Authentications, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Real Time Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Dashboard, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Scope Management, Resource Planning, Change Control, Requirements Management, Resource Allocation, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Account Management, Social Media, Resource Allocation, User Accounts, Social Media Marketing, Asset Management, Business Management, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Work
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, IT Management, Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, E-Commerce, Social Media, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Photo Editing, Graphics Software, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Content Marketing, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Registration, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Workflow Management, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Content Development and Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Cloud-Based Integration, Google Docs, Project Management Software, Social Media Management, Content Management, Ideation, Project Management, Customer Insights, Database Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours